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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,006.48 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,006.48 and 324.24 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,006.48 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,006.48 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,006.48 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 326,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,341.08/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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